
When you want to design LAN topology, you should consider this switch layer. Cisco switch layer or the others switch brand should pay attention about this. The hierarchical design model includes the following 3 layer switch:
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Access Switch
It Provides switch that directly connected to user or workgroup. The main purpose of an access layer switch is to allow end user connect to network. This layer operates at Layer 2 switch. You can put non manageable switch in here. But Cisco Topology recommend catalyst 1900 series , catalyst 2960 series, catalyst 4000 series, catalyst 5000 series























